A cappella singing — singing (and often dancing) without instrumental accompaniment — is so popular that it has spawned movies such as "Pitch Perfect," a Fox TV drama series "Glee," and NBC's TV competition show "The Sing-Off." Here in the Lehigh Valley region, groups are plentiful at schools, universities and communities. If you're a fan or want to explore this harmonic form of music, two events this week will give you that chance. AllenCapella, William Allen High School's a cappella group, will host its second annual A Cappella Group Showcase at 7 p.m. Friday in the school's auditorium. Nine groups will perform,...

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